The Urban Design Commission reviews building permit and design applications and issues Certificates of Approval for projects in designated areas of the City. The nine-member Commission is comprised of two citizen members with demonstrated knowledge of the district, five citizens who own property or businesses subject to Urban Design review, and two citizens in the planning or land development profession who have background and experience in historic preservation. One of these citizens must be a registered architect. The Commission meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. in the Council Chamber.